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Which one of the following is a symptom of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)?

Feeling happy and satisfied

Having difficulty sleeping (correct)

Experiencing positive thoughts about oneself

Being easily startled

What percentage of the population experiences symptoms of PTSD at any given time?

25%

3.5% (correct)

9%

14%

Which group of individuals is at a higher risk of developing PTSD?

Teachers

Artists

Athletes

Police officers (correct)

What is vicarious trauma and stress?

Experiencing trauma and stress indirectly Signup and view all the answers

What can witnessing or hearing about a traumatic event lead to?

Similar reactions to being involved in the event Signup and view all the answers

What is the timeframe within which the symptoms of PTSD usually set in?

Within three months of exposure to a traumatic event Signup and view all the answers

What are some cognitive and mood symptoms associated with PTSD?

Inability to remember important features of the traumatic event Signup and view all the answers

How did the killings of Amaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, George Floyd, and Sean Monterossa impact discussions about mental health?

Highlighted the role of systemic racism in the mental health of people of color Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe the traumatic stress experienced by first responders?

Vicarious trauma Signup and view all the answers

What is the projected lifetime prevalence of PTSD among individuals?

Almost 9% Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes trauma?

An emotional response to a shocking or life-threatening event Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of trauma?

Experiencing a car accident Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between trauma and stress?

Trauma is an emotional response to a shocking event, while stress is a reaction to demands in life Signup and view all the answers

What can trauma and stressor-related disorders include?

Disorders related to trauma and stress Signup and view all the answers

How do individuals respond to trauma and stress?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

When are trauma- and stressor-related disorders diagnosed?

When an individual has difficulty recovering from distress Signup and view all the answers

What were trauma-related disorders grouped with in previous editions of the DSM?

Anxiety disorders Signup and view all the answers

What are some examples of repeated negative experiences that can lead to trauma?

Growing up in a violent home Signup and view all the answers

What are some examples of stressors in life?

School work and impending deadlines Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between experiencing a traumatic event and stress?

Experiencing a traumatic event can cause stress Signup and view all the answers